MAJOR VICTORY: Charges Dropped Against Stephanie Scott and Stefanie Lambert in Key Election Integrity Case

By Easton Martin | May 1, 2026

The sudden dismissal of all felony charges against Adams Township Clerk Stephanie Scott and attorney Stefanie Lambert, marks a major turning point in Michigan. This is a win for election integrity and the American people.

The conclusion of this highly publicized case is a monumental victory against politically motivated prosecution. Defense attorney Kurt Olsen’s cross examination has proven to be a crucial piece in the case. ​

News of the dismissal broke late Thursday afternoon and resonated deeply across legal and political circles through Friday morning. Prominent figures quickly took to social media to celebrate the outcome and condemn the state officials who initiated the case.

Former State Senator Patrick Colbeck announced the dropping of the charges, establishing the state’s actions as a malicious prosecution orchestrated by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel at the behest of Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson.

Patrick Byrne echoed this sentiment, referring to Scott and Lambert as good guys who were targeted by lawfare after uncovering a significant discrepancy between county records and state certifications during the 2020 election. Byrne stated that the indictment itself was a coverup attempt.

At the heart of the defense’s success is Washington, D.C. attorney Kurt Olsen. Olsen’s Navy SEAL background seems to have informed his disciplined approach in the courtroom. Colbeck commended Olsen for his relentless legal efforts to expose the state’s actions, noting he leveraged his military training to defend the high ground and prepare a strong offense. Olsen and his unwavering pursuit of the facts have cemented his reputation as a champion for transparency.

​The roots of the prosecution trace back to directives issued by the Michigan Bureau of Elections following the 2020 cycle. The defense built critical momentum during hearings in 2025 when Olsen cross examined Bureau of Elections Director Jonathan Brater.

Evidence presented at the time showed Brater had instructed clerks via a memo to delete Electronic Poll Book software and associated files within seven days following the final canvass and certification. ​Scott bravely refused to obey the order. She chose instead to rely on Michigan Election Law MCL 168.811, which dictates that election returns, poll lists, and other records must be carefully preserved for 22 months.

During the 2025 proceedings, Olsen forced key admissions. Brater acknowledged under oath that his deletion instruction was unlawful. Furthermore, Brater admitted he was unaware of any specific statute preventing clerks from giving third parties access to tabulators in their custody. This severely undercut the state’s premise for charging Scott and Lambert.​

With the criminal charges now completely dissolved, the focus is rapidly shifting toward those who initiated the prosecution. Accountability is now being demanded for Nessel, Benson, and Brater due to the extensive resource drain, financial burden, and emotional toll on the defendants.

Partisan lawfare has been a key issue in this case as well. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said in 2022, “If you threaten our Democracy, I’m coming for you with the full force of law. We’re not going to tolerate threats of violence or to our safety. You will be held accountable.”

Perhaps the “full force of the law” ought to target rogue Democratic Attorney Generals who have sought to crucify those who call for free and fair elections. It seems the tide in this country is changing as the election integrity movement chalks up another win.

For Scott, Lambert, and the conservative movement as a whole, this week is a definitive rebuke of such partisan lawfare tactics and a massive triumph for those fighting to secure the electoral process.

Note: Attorney General Nessel’s charges against Scott and Lambert were as follows:

Charges against Scott

One count of Using a Computer to Commit a Crime, a seven-year felony;

One count of Computers – Unauthorized Access, a five-year felony;

One count of Conspiracy to Commit the Offense of Computers -Unauthorized Access, a five-year felony;

One count of Misconduct in Office, a five-year felony;One count of Concealing or Withholding a Voting Machine, a five-year felony;

One count of Disobeying a Lawful Instruction or Order of the Secretary of State as Chief Election Officer, a 90-day misdemeanor.

Charges against Lambert

One count of Using a Computer to Commit a Crime, a seven-year felony;

One count of Computers – Unauthorized Access, a five-year felony;

One count of Conspiracy to Commit the Offense of Computers -Unauthorized Access, a five-year felony.